Canadian apartment owners are a worried lot, and “cautiously optimistic” that strict pot regulations will prevail. They are lobbying provinces to amend their legislation. Safety hazards, harsh odor, and unit damage are among the concerns plaguing them. Read more in this post from Bloomberg. Canadians will soon be able to add marijuana to their collection of household herbs, ... Continue Reading
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Cannabis Industry: A Place for Every Color?
What does it take for a black entrepreneur to succeed in the cannabis industry, a sector largely dominated by white men? This post from The Guardian examines the billion-dollar industry, its racist legacy, and the reality of being black & growing pot in America! Three years ago, Jesce Horton, a former engineer in his early 30s, quit his corporate job to set up his own ... Continue Reading
Obama’s ‘Energy-No, Pot-Yes’ Policy for Indian Lands
Republicans have introduced the “Native American Energy Act” which aims to prevent the Obama administration from exerting too much control over Indian lands. This post from Washington Examiner highlights that the Obama administration has made it easier to grow marijuana on Indian lands than to produce oil and gas. A bill approved by the House this week aims to end what one ... Continue Reading